Martinsburg man killed when car rolls over on him, Let's be careful out there |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Martinsburg man killed when car rolls over on him, Let's be careful out there |
zymurgist |
Feb 26 2008, 05:57 AM
Post
#1
|
"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I heard this story on the radio yesterday, and they reported that the car fell off its jackstands. No such mention in this article. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaysto...amp;format=html |
andys |
Feb 26 2008, 11:18 AM
Post
#2
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
I don't think I've ever read of a jack stand failure. Seems most accidents are from poor or dangerous practices such as not blocking tires, questionable placement, and so on.
the 914, the jack pad donut is not conducive to mating well with most jackstands, so I made up something that ensures the car will not slip off. Donut fits nicely inside the tube. I feel much safer with this arrangement; heck the car's been on stands longer than I care to admit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Andys Attached thumbnail(s) |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th September 2024 - 05:19 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |